Who’s Afraid Of The Song Of The South? (And Other Forbidden Disney Stories) by Jim Korkis (Theme Park Press, 2012) This new book by Jim Korkis (a sequel of sorts to his essential The Vault Of Walt) is a welcome…
Album Reviews: Pillowfight, Karthala 72
Pillowfight – s/t (Bulk Recordings, 2013) We open with a creepy organ line that could be scavenged from some forgotten low budget horror film. A strutting beat kicks in over the top. A voice joins, purring a decisive kiss-off in…
Shuggie Otis: Live at The Highline Ballroom, 1/10/2013
In 1974, 21 year-old blues guitarist and session musician Shuggie Otis released his third solo record, titled Inspiration Information. It consisted of 9 tunes: dreamy hazy psychedelic soul ballads, downtempo funk driven by primitive drum machines, ethereal wisps of song…
X and The Reverend Horton Heat: Live at Irving Plaza, 11/30/12 and 12/1/12
It’s always cause for excitement when X come to town. And this time around, with The Reverend Horton Heat sharing the bill, the atmosphere in Irving Plaza pushed past simple enthusiasm over seeing a concert, and into the realm of…
Public Enemy and the Hip-Hop Gods Tour: Live at Irving Plaza, 11/29/2012
The Hip-Hop Gods tour rolled through New York City on November 29th, hitting Irving Plaza with a three-hour review of classic rap music. Johnny ‘Juice’ Rosado was the DJ for the evening, and set the tone for an amazing variety…
Album Reviews: Madness, Viv Albertine
Madness – Oui Oui, Si Si, Ja Ja, Da Da (Lucky 7 Records, 2012) Three years after an acclaimed comeback LP and following this summer’s triumphant appearance at the London Olympic closing ceremony, Madness have returned with a new record…